January 31, 2014

By

Ted Lutz

Skipping school has serious consequences in Kane.
Both the school administration and Kane District Court Judge Dave Engman are taking a tough stance on truancy.
"Students cannot learn if they are not present in school," Dr. Maryann Anderson, school district superintendent, said. She pointed out that the school district is required to enforce the state compulsory attendance law.

January 31, 2014

By

Joseph Bell

ST. MARYS â€“ Officials on Thursday confirmed the death of a St. Marys Mersen USA employee after an industrial explosion in the morning.
Noah Nichelson, St. Marys Mersen USA general manager, said in a statement to WJAC that one employee was killed and two were injured following â€śan equipment related accidentâ€ť at the plant.

January 31, 2014

By

Amy Geer

Kane boys from grades 1-3 that attended the Kane Little Wolves Basketball Camp entertained the crowd during halftime of Wednesday's junior varsity game. The players showed off their skills learned at the camp, including the proper defense stance.